HT3910: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install

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Q: What if you no longer have the Mac OS X Install disk?

I'm reading article HT3910 regarding erasing and installing Snow Leopard, but I don't have the disc. Are there any other viable options for restoring the Macbook to original settings?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 20, 2012 9:48 AM

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  • by ds store,Helpful

    ds store ds store Sep 20, 2012 10:00 AM in response to wutadog
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    Sep 20, 2012 10:00 AM in response to wutadog

    No there isn't, you need the disk to wipe the machine good.

     

     

    Apple menu > about this Mac > more info for a model like MacBook Pro 3,1.

     

    Download MacTracker and punch that in, find out the original OS X version that came on the machine.

     

     

    If < 10.6.3, then call Apple via phone for the 10.6.3 white retail disks

     

    If > 10.6.2 then call Apple via phone for the 10.6.3+ machine specific versions of the OS X install disks.

     

     

    How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6